Faculty: Media The New Media major focuses on the creation, distribution, and analysis of digital content and emerging technologies. Students gain skills in digital storytelling, interactive media, web development, social media, data visualization, and emerging technologies like virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), preparing for careers in digital agencies, media companies, tech startups, and related fields. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the principles and applications of new media. - Develop skills in digital storytelling and content creation. - Learn interactive media and user experience design. - Explore web development and mobile app design. - Analyze social media strategies and data analytics. - Develop critical thinking, creativity, and technical skills. - Gain practical experience through projects and internships. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to New Media** - Overview of new media, its principles, and industry trends. 2. **Digital Storytelling** - Techniques for creating engaging digital narratives and content. 3. **Interactive Media** - Designing and developing interactive media experiences. 4. **Web Development** - Fundamentals of web design and development, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. 5. **Mobile App Development** - Creating and managing mobile applications for various platforms. 6. **Social Media Strategies** - Developing and implementing effective social media campaigns and strategies. 7. **Data Visualization** - Techniques for visualizing data to communicate insights and trends. 8. **Emerging Technologies** - Exploring new technologies like VR, AR, and AI in media. 9. **User Experience (UX) Design** - Principles of UX design for creating intuitive and user-friendly digital experiences. 10. **Media Law and Ethics** - Legal and ethical considerations in new media and digital content creation. 11. **Internship/Practicum** - Real-world experiences in new media settings, such as digital agencies, media companies, or tech startups. 12. **Capstone Project** - Comprehensive project applying new media skills, such as developing a digital storytelling project, creating an interactive media experience, or designing a mobile app. **Assessment Methods:** - New media principles analyses - Digital storytelling and content creation projects - Interactive media and UX design projects - Web development and mobile app design projects - Social media strategy and data analytics reports - Data visualization projects - Emerging technologies projects - Media law and ethics essays - Internship/practicum reports - Capstone projects and presentations **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Introduction to New Media" by various authors - "Digital Storytelling" by various authors - "Interactive Media" by various authors - "Web Development" by various authors - "Mobile App Development" by various authors - "Social Media Strategies" by various authors - "Data Visualization" by various authors - "Emerging Technologies" by various authors - "User Experience (UX) Design" by various authors - "Media Law and Ethics" by various authors **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of digital media, design principles, and an interest in emerging technologies and content creation. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree in New Media. **Certification:** Graduates may pursue certifications such as: - Google Analytics Individual Qualification (GAIQ) - Facebook Blueprint Certification - Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) in various digital media tools - Certified Professional in JavaScript Development from the International JavaScript Institute - Certifications in specific web development and design software **Target Audience:** Aspiring digital content creators, interactive media designers, web developers, mobile app developers, social media strategists, and professionals seeking careers in digital agencies, media companies, tech startups, and related fields. This major equips students with the creative and technical skills needed to excel in new media, supporting careers in various roles within digital agencies, media companies, tech startups, and related fields.